Sex Differences in Physical Activity and Incident Stroke: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Physical inactivity, a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is independently associated with stroke. Though some prior data have suggested sex differences in levels of physical activity, whether there are sex differences in the role of physical activity in primary stroke prevention is largely unknown. This systematic review identifies and describes recent findings on sex differences in the association between physical activity and incident (first-ever) stroke. This review also describes the current evidence on the strength of the association between physical activity and a reduced stroke risk in women in particular.

Methods

Using a prespecified strategy, PubMed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Central were searched to identify observational studies or trials publis

SUBMITTER: Madsen TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9195871 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature